Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation, as the cause is not yet fully understood.
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The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation, as the cause is not yet fully understood.
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How to use in different contexts
News Report
Authorities are investigating the accident, as the cause remains unclear.
Formal Statement
The details surrounding the incident are currently being examined; a definitive cause has yet to be determined.
Casual Conversation
They're still trying to figure out what happened in that accident.
Legal Context
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident is ongoing, pending a determination of liability.
Rephrased versions
Formal
An investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Casual
They haven't figured out yet what caused the accident.
Simpler English
We don't know what caused the accident yet.
Phrases to learn
under investigation
Being examined or inquired into.
fully understood
Completely comprehended or grasped.